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Mills Reef Elspeth Hawke's Bay NZ Merlot 2009

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88/100 451

Elegant, medium-bodied Merlot with bright plum/cherry flavours interwoven with spicy oak. A wine of subtelty and restrained power that reveals its strength in a lingering finish. Accessible now but better in a year or two.

Tasted: Jul 2012   Closure: S'cap    Average price: NZD $45 (~USD $37)

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